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Regular sex can lessen effects of Parkinson’s in men
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In the second in our series, we explore the debate
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We explore the debate surrounding Parkinson’s and animal testing
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Regular sex improves Parkinson’s symptoms for men, study finds

Regular sex can lessen effects of Parkinson’s in men

Parkinson’s and animal testing: the case against

In the second in our series, we explore the debate

Do we have the right to test Parkinson’s medications on animals?

We explore the debate surrounding Parkinson’s and animal testing

Age, smoking and lack of fitness increase risk of Parkinson’s

More than 7300 male veterans took part in the study

Parkinson’s drugs may lead to compulsive behaviours such as gambling

The study tested 411 people over a three year period

A single head injury could increase risk of Parkinson’s

A study has found a link between head injuries and Parkinson’s

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STEP – The lived experience of Parkinson’s disease

STEP™ hopes to give a voice to people living with Parkinson’s

Crowded sidewalk on Oxford Street in London

Parkinson’s prevalence expected to increase by 18% in next seven years

Aging UK population could see increase in Parkinson’s over time

Neurological disorders – including Parkinson’s – are leading source of disability globally

Parkinson’s is world’s fastest growing neurological disorder

£16,000 a year: the hidden price of Parkinson’s

Research reveals the monetary cost of Parkinson’s for UK families

Muhammad Ali’s death “has raised Parkinson’s awareness”

Muhammad Ali’s legacy lives on

How close are we to a Parkinson’s breakthrough? Three experts have their say

Renowned experts give their opinions on the next breakthrough

100 for Parkinson’s: patients suffer lower moods, higher stress levels and poorer sleep quality

Latest findings from 100 for Parkinson’s study released

Paws for thought: dogs sniff out Parkinson’s disease with 90% hit rate

Dogs have been trained to sniff out Parkinson’s disease

High blood pressure, arthritis and depression are most common conditions in Parkinson’s patients

“We cannot gather too much data”

More than a third of Parkinson’s patients hide symptoms “out of fear or shame”

Parkinson’s patients “too afraid” to reveal diagnosis

Why we should treat this ‘damaging’ study on physiotherapy in Parkinson’s with caution

President of APPDE calls PD REHAB trial “damaging”

How virtual reality is giving Parkinson’s patients a ‘disease-free’ Second Life

Second Life: a (virtual) world without Parkinson’s

Are we too focused on the search for a Parkinson’s cure?

We ask Parkinson’s experts for their views on this controversial debate

Lewy body dementia: “The worst of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s together”

Shedding light on the dementia often mistaken for Parkinson’s

“Brain Surgery Live is a modern medical miracle the public deserved to see”

Exposure for such modern miracles is crucial, argues Justin Rossi

The future generation of advanced therapies for Parkinson’s

Dr Kieran Breen explores the potential of stem cell & gene therapies

Neurologists should be ‘guides not gods’ – Part 2

Top expert Bastiaan Bloem argues the case for a more holistic approach

Parkinson’s and depression: It’s not all in your mind

Depression may be common among PwPs, but it's not a sign of weakness

Neurologists should be ‘guides not gods’ – Part 1

Why physicians need to come down from their 'ivory towers'

Smartphone test predicts development of Parkinson’s symptoms, study says

Researchers have created a smartphone test that may be able to predict the development of Parkinson’s symptoms. The study – carried out by researchers from the University of Oxford and funded by the Monument Trust Discovery Award from charity Parkinson’s UK – used the test to assess voice, balance, walking and reaction time in people living with Parkinson’s. The results indicated that the test may be able to predict development of Parkinson’s symptoms up to 18 months before they occur. Researchers hope this will allow healthcare professionals to tailor a more personalised approach to the treatment of Parkinson’s. Christine Lo, clinical research fellow at the University of Oxford’s Oxford Parkinson’s Disease Centre, said: “The main driver for this study was to improve clinical care by finding better ways of predicting how Parkinson’s is likely to progress over time on an individual basis, as its course can vary greatly from person to…

Take part in a global Parkinson’s carers survey

The European Parkinson’s Disease Association (EPDA) is inviting carers from within the Parkinson’s community to take part in a survey aiming to shine a light on the physical, financial and emotional difficulties they face. The research – supported by French healthcare devices company Air Liquide – will be used to inform future campaigns and create valuable tools to help carers and the wider Parkinson’s community. Russell Patten, the secretary general of the EPDA, said: “Carers are such an important part of the Parkinson’s community – they provide the firm foundations that support their loved ones who are physically living with the condition. “However, carers’ needs and quality of life are sadly, all too often, overlooked; this can lead to devastating and lasting effects on the individual and the wider society.” The survey is open until 6 September 2019, and is available in English, French, German Italian, Danish, Dutch, Portuguese, Slovenian…

Scottish university reveals multimillion-pound Parkinson’s research partnership

The University of Dundee, UK, has announced a collaboration with South Korean pharmaceutical company Bukwang to develop a new treatment for Parkinson’s. Collaborating with researchers at the University of Oxford, UK, the university’s drug discovery unit (DDU) has found molecules that may reduce levels of a protein closely connected to the development of the condition. The new partnership will build on this existing relationship between the universities – and facilitate a further three-year Parkinson’s research programme which will move the molecules towards clinical development. Professor Paul Wyatt, head of the DDU, said: “Drug discovery for neurological disorders is especially challenging and an area where academia and industry need to be working together. “This project brings together the clinical and translational research expertise in Oxford with Dundee’s professional drug-discovery capabilities, allowing us to move one stage further towards a treatment.”

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Regular sex improves Parkinson’s symptoms for men, study finds

Parkinson’s and animal testing: the case against

Do we have the right to test Parkinson’s medications on animals?

Special reports

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Special reports

Regular sex improves Parkinson’s symptoms for men, study finds

Parkinson’s and animal testing: the case against

Do we have the right to test Parkinson’s medications on animals?

Age, smoking and lack of fitness increase risk of Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s drugs may lead to compulsive behaviours such as gambling

A single head injury could increase risk of Parkinson’s

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STEP – The lived experience of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s prevalence expected to increase by 18% in next seven years

Neurological disorders – including Parkinson’s – are leading source of disability globally

£16,000 a year: the hidden price of Parkinson’s

Muhammad Ali’s death “has raised Parkinson’s awareness”

How close are we to a Parkinson’s breakthrough? Three experts have their say

100 for Parkinson’s: patients suffer lower moods, higher stress levels and poorer sleep quality

Paws for thought: dogs sniff out Parkinson’s disease with 90% hit rate

High blood pressure, arthritis and depression are most common conditions in Parkinson’s patients

More than a third of Parkinson’s patients hide symptoms “out of fear or shame”

Why we should treat this ‘damaging’ study on physiotherapy in Parkinson’s with caution

How virtual reality is giving Parkinson’s patients a ‘disease-free’ Second Life

Are we too focused on the search for a Parkinson’s cure?

Lewy body dementia: “The worst of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s together”

“Brain Surgery Live is a modern medical miracle the public deserved to see”

The future generation of advanced therapies for Parkinson’s

Neurologists should be ‘guides not gods’ – Part 2

Parkinson’s and depression: It’s not all in your mind

Neurologists should be ‘guides not gods’ – Part 1

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